Many batteries contain heavy metals which can contaminate streams, rivers and the surrounding land.  Because of this potential enviromental impact, batteries should not be disposed of in the trash or in your recycling bins.

Drop off your home-generated batteries (non-auto) at the following locations at no charge.

Auto Batteries and up to 10 gallons or 100 pounds of small batteries are accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility located on Hawthorne Street. 

Incidental amounts may be disposed of at dedicated locations at the Hawthorne Street Transfer Station when dropping off solid waste.  

The following lcoations are avalible to residential customers only. Business or automotive batteries will not be accepted at the locations. Please see our Household Hazardous Waste facility for large quantity, business, or automotive batteries.

HWMA’s EUREKA RECYCLING CENTER IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED.  Electronic waste is being accepted at the locations listed below.  Contact them for details about which specific items they accept.

Electronic waste or “E-Waste” may contain lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium or other heavy metals. When disposed in the landfill, these toxic materials can leach into our waterways and soil, damaging personal and environmental health.

The following items are considered E-Waste:

• TV's
• Computer Monitors
• Printers
• Computer Towers, Keyboards, Mice, Wires
• Cell Phones
• Microwaves
• Items with circuit boards or a digital face

Products that run on electricity but do not have circuit boards are considered regular trash.  This includes items like speakers, rotary phones ,and vacuum cleaners.

The following locations offer E-Waste disposal. Contact the locations listed for pricing.